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1、江西省2022-2023学年高二下学期联合调研考试英语试卷学校：_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Independence HallIndependence Hall in Philadelphia is one of the most important sites in US history, being the site where the nation declared (宣布) independence from Great Britain on 4 July 1776. The hall is now part of Independence National Historic
2、al Park, which also includes many important sites such as Congress Hall and Liberty Bell Center.Mesa Verde National ParkMesa Verde National Park is a Native American site, including 600 well-protected houses dating back to 600 AD. Mesa Verde National Park was once the home of the Pueblos, a Native A
3、merican people who lived there for over 700 years before moving to New Mexico and Arizona.Historic JamestowneIt was in Historic Jamestowne in 1607 that the English set up their first successful colony (殖民地) in America. Today, Jamestowne forms part of Colonial National Historical Park, a historic sit
4、e which includes YorkTown Battlefield, Colonial Parkway and the Cape Henry Memorial. Among its many attractions, it is worth seeing the Jamestown Glasshouse, which is the creation of the first industrial building of the Virginia Company, the London-based company that founded the colony.The Bunker Hi
5、ll MonumentThe Bunker Hill Monument is to remind people of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place on 17 June 1775 between the British army and the armies of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island early in the American Revolution.1Which of the following sites is near Congres
6、s Hall?A. Independence Hall.B. Historic Jamestowne.C. Mesa Verde National Park.D. The Bunker Hill Monument.2What can we know about Mesa Verde National Park?A. It is related to the colonial history.B. It was originally built by Mexicans.C. It has well-preserved historic houses.D. It reminds people of
7、 the pain of war.3Where are people strongly advised to go in Historic Jamestowne?A. Colonial Parkway.B. YorkTown Battlefield.C. The Cape Henry Memorial.D. The Jamestown Glasshouse.Theres a phrase in Australia that is still widely in use today, “youve got Buckleys”. It relates to a man named William
8、Buckley.Born in Cheshire, England, Buckley had served in the Napoleonic Wars where he was wounded in action, before being accused of receiving stolen goods (a roll of cloth) and sentenced to transportation (流放) for life in 1802. Buckley arrived at Port Phillip Bay with more than 300 soldiers, settle
9、rs and prisoners in 1803, aged 23.However, the settlers failed to settle at Port Phillip Bay and they gave up the site they chose for their settlement. As the settlers prepared to leave for Tasmania, Buckley escaped with 2 other men. But after reaching the other side of Port Phillip Bay the two tire
10、d, hungry and frightened men turned back for Sullivan Bay.Buckley would not give up and he wandered on alone, eating shellfish and fruits for several weeks before he was befriended by the Wathaurong people. Over the next 32 years Buckley lived with the Wathaurong and learnt their language and custom
11、s.When John Batman, a leading member of the Port Phillip Association, arrived with new settlers in 1835, Buckley finally decided to meet them. At first he couldnt remember his own language or name but managed to identify himself by the letters “WB” on his arm. He tried to work for the settlers and w
12、as employed as an interpreter between the settlers and the aborigines (土著人). But he felt he wasnt trusted by either side. After less than 2 years he left for Hobart where he died after an accident in January 1856.Buckleys story has been reinterpreted many times over the years. His name lives on in A
13、ustralian English with the saying “youve got Buckleys”. It means very little chancedespite the fact that the real Buckley took his impossible chance for freedom and survived.4Why did William Buckley leave England?A. He was found guilty.B. He tried to escape war.C. He was caught stealing.D. He hoped
14、for a better life.5What happened to the three prisoners during their escape?A. They suffered many hardships.B. Two of them died of starvation.C. They met the Wathaurong people.D. Buckley gave up on the other two.6What do we know about Buckleys last years?A. He worked as an interpreter.B. He earned h
15、is living in Hobart.C. He got on well with Batmans settlers.D. He stayed with the Wathaurong people.7In which situation will you say “youve got Buckleys”？A. When a person survived a disaster.B. When a person isnt trusted by people.C. When a person tries to do something interesting.D. When a person w
16、ants to take a flight on a stormy night.Co-sleeping under any circumstances is not safe for newborn baby sleep, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stressed Tuesday in the first update to its safe sleep guidelines (指南) for babies since 2016.“We know that many parents choose to share a bed with a child, for instance, perhaps to help
